Chapters 24 and 25 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination?

A

Bachelor’s degree

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2
Q

True or False? Future health service managers must be prepared to deal with the integration of healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations, an increasingly complex regulatory environment, restructuring of work, and an increased focus on preventative care.

A

true

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3
Q

True or False? In a large community hospital, the healthcare administrator is responsible for day-to-day management of the service units.

A

false

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4
Q

Community health educators often educate which of the following groups with information related to the importance of funding health programs?
Question 4Answer

a.
All of the choices are correct.

b.
Legislators

c.
Parents and caregivers

d.
Clergy

A

b

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5
Q

Which of the following would be considered core competencies that are typically covered during a brief period of on-the-job training for community health workers?
Question 5Answer

a.
Outreach skills

b.
Program development

c.
Health information specific to the job duties

d.
Computer application

e.
Communication

A

a, c, e

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6
Q

True or False? Health services managers are employable in areas such as outpatient clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and dentist offices.

A

true

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7
Q

True or False? Behavior analysts have recently seen an increase in recognition in relation to the high number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

A

true

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8
Q

Which of the following areas employ the lowest numbers of health educators?

A

Outpatient care centers

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9
Q

True or False? In healthcare facilities, health educators help organize the physician’s schedule and facilitate the patient appointment times throughout the daylight hours.

A

false

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10
Q

True or False? Assistant administrators direct activities in clinical areas such as nursing, surgery, therapy, and in non-clinical areas such as information technology and health information management.

A

true

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11
Q

True or False? Associate or assistant administers may be responsible for budget and finance, depending on the size of the facility.

A

true

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12
Q

True or False? As of 2020, no states required licensure for health educators.

A

true

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13
Q

True or False? The chief executive officer (CEO) provides overall management direction but is also concerned with community outreach, planning, policy-making, and response to government agencies and regulations.

A

true

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14
Q

True or False? Health service managers are individuals who work in many different positions; planning, organizing, and coordinating the delivery of health care.

A

true

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15
Q

True or False? Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness and develop and implement strategies to improve the health of both individuals and communities.

A

true

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16
Q

True or False? Because of the need to satisfy demand for financial viability, cost containment, and public and professional accountability, chief administrators need leadership abilities as well as technical skills.

A

true

17
Q

True or False? Community health workers advocate for the health needs of community members.

A

true

18
Q

True or False? As the chief executive officer (CEO), a person would be responsible for speaking before civic groups, promoting public participation in health programs, and coordinating the activities of the hospital or facility with those of government or community agencies.

A

true

19
Q

Which of the following areas employ the largest numbers of health educators?

A

Governments

20
Q

True or False? Many clinical managers are directly accountable to a board of trustees who determine specific unit policies and objectives for their departments.

A

False